Dawn Kubie Photography

The Temptation

May 04, 2016 • Leave a Comment

Today is another rainy, foggy, grey day in Connecticut. This is the fourth day in a row. Baseball might be able to cheer us up. If only it were sunny enough to play... As of last night, the two (most likely) candidates to fight over the U.S. presidency are Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. I know very few people who are particularly thrilled about...

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That Little Smile

March 08, 2016 • Leave a Comment

I don't know about you, but when I was a new parent and a smile would creep across my son's face, I didn't really care if it was gas. I knew I was getting a glimpse into something so sweet and so special; a preview to something I would probably have wait another month for! That's why, as a photographer and a mother, you're so excited if you can cap...

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I Love When "That Thing" Happens

March 04, 2016 • Leave a Comment

Some of my clients need headshot photos for dance and pageant auditions. In those cases, they usually need "smiley" photos. While I'm happy to oblige, I always ask my clients if they'll do some "serious" photos for me as well. I'm always blown away by the beauty. When a young woman goes from smiling to serious, she looks mysterious and fierce (of...

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Pining for the summer

February 24, 2016 • Leave a Comment

Summer is not my favorite season. I slather on far too much sunscreen, determined to prevent more wrinkles from gracing my face. Not to mention I burn so easily. I don't like being hot and sweaty particularly. A/C is necessary for those muggy New England days but I don't prefer A/C; I prefer the windows open and a cool breeze blowing in. I guess yo...

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Marc Anthony and Doing What You Love

February 16, 2016 • Leave a Comment

It took a lot of hours on the various equipment on the gym to come to a realization: I finally figured out what I want to do. At first, I was afraid because the only thing scarier than not knowing what you want to do with your life is knowing. Because once you know, you have to go and do it, right? Right. I've had a lifelong affair with music tha...

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